Turkey Gumbo

1 tbsp all purpose flour

2 tsp olive oil

1/4 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup chopped celery

1/4 cup chopped green pepper

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth

3/4 cup drained canned diced tomatoes

1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn

1/2 tsp hot sauce

1/4 tsp dried thyme

1/4 tsp pepper

Dash of salt

1 bay leaf

1/2 cup fresh or frozen okra, thawed

6 ounces sliced roast turkey breast

1.  Place flour in a large saucepan.  Cook over medium high heat 7 minutes or until very brown, stirring constantly with a whisk.  (If flour browns too fast, remove from heat; stir constantly until it cools down).  Place browned flour in small bowl.

2.  Heat oil in pan over medium high heat.  Add onion, celery, green pepper and garlic.  Saute 4 minutes.  Sprinkle vegetables with browned flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.  Add broth and all other ingredients, except okra and turkey.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.  Add okra and chopped turkey; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.  Discard bay leaf.

Serves 2